Results – Ooty

Jockey P.K.Gaddam being indisposed due to his fall in the 1st Race of the day he was permitted to be substituted by Jockey Ayaz Khan on MERRYWIN. SULTAN PHEROZE (Azfar Syeed) was permitted to be withdrawn due to non-availability of replacement jockey due to Apprentice Jockey Azfar Syeed being indisposed. YOUNG DARLING (C.Umesh) lost hind action while negotiating the 800 metres ATC bend. MERRYWIN (A.Ayaz Khan) reared up as the start was affected losing about 2 to 3 lengths, further Jockey A.Ayaz Khan the rider of MERRYWIN was fined a sum of Rs.1,000/- for shifting in forcing in QUEENS HALL (P.Sai Kumar) approaching the 800 metres ATC bend and thereafter MERRYWIN slipped momentarily passing the 800 metres.

Apprentice Jockey Azfar Syeed being indisposed he was permitted to be substituted by Apprentice Jockey C.P.Khanal on PAPPA RICH. CLASSIC SOLITAIRE (Altaf Hussain) was slow to start losing about 2 to 3 lengths and threw its head up immediately after the start. Trainer Saddam Iqbal was asked to show his charge at the gates to the satisfaction of the Starter before accepting with it again. PHOEBE BUFFAY (Altaf Hussain) was slow to start losing about 4 lengths, SSC revoked. Apprentice Jockey Muzaffar Alam the rider of PARRYS GLORY slowed down the pace approaching the 800 metres bend due to which Apprentice Jockey C.P.Khanal the rider of PAPPA RICH travelling directly behind had to slow down his mount and got unbalanced. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of MY PASSION trained by Mr.B.Suresh and ridden by Jockey A.Imran Khan.

Jockey P.K.Gaddam being indisposed he was permitted to be substituted by Jockey K.V.Baskar on AZZARO. Apprentice Jockey Azfar Syeed being indisposed he was permitted to be substituted by Jockey Azad Alam on TRENDING PRINCESS. Permission was granted to Trainer P.Krishna to saddle BEFORETHEDAWN (Shahar Babu) and TRENDING PRINCESS (Azad Alam) on behalf of Trainer Fazal-Ul-Rehman at both Trainers risk and liability. EXQUISITE STAR (Nakhat Singh) was fractious could not be stalled despite all efforts and therefore was permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders,SSC revoked. TRENDING PRINCES (Azad Alam) slipped and stumbled dislodging the rider at about the 800 metres, thereafter the rider-less horse interfered with PRICELES TREASURE (C.A.Brisson) at the 500 metres and then bumped and forced in DEMESTHENES (P.Sai Kumar) at about the 450 metres.

Jockey Azad Alam being indisposed due to his fall in the 4th Race of the day he was permitted to be substituted by Apprentice Jockey Irshad Alam on COUNTRY’S DIAMOND. Jockey P.K.Gaddam being indisposed he was permitted to be substituted by Jockey K.V.Baskar on MAGIC STORM. Permission was granted to Trainer P.Krishna to saddle EXCELENTECOMPANERO (Ashhad Asbar) on behalf of Trainer Fazal-Ul-Rehman at both Trainers risk and liability. During loading operations the saddle used on EXCELENTECOMPANERO (Ashhad Asbar) slipped back while being stalled and was therefore permitted to be withdrawn before coming under Starter’s orders. MAGIC STORM (K.V.Baskar) threw its head up as the start was affected and further drifted wide out while negotiating the 800 metres ATC bend and was asked to be examined by the Club’s Veterinary officer who reported that the filly was found to have superficial chronic wound on both fore pastern. RONIZ (G.Naresh) drifted wide out while negotiating the 800 metres ATC bend despite jockey’s efforts and was asked to be examined by the Club’s Veterinary officer who reported that no abnormalities were found. FREE FLOW (Nakhat Singh) was slow to start losing about 2 to 3 lengths, veered in immediately after jumping out and did not raise a proper gallop, thereafter the filly was observed to run green for major part of the race and was asked to be examined by the Club’s Veterinary officer who reported that the filly had sustained a superficial injury on the left hind pastern.

Apprentice Jockey Azfar Syeed being indisposed he was permitted to be substituted by Apprentice Jockey Altaf Hussain on ZINFANDELLE. Jockey P.K.Gaddam being indisposed he was permitted to be substituted by Jockey Ayaz Khan on RUTBEDAAR. Permission was granted to Trainer P.Krishna to saddle ZINFANDELLE (Altaf Hussain) on behalf of Trainer Fazal-Ul-Rehman at both Trainers risk and liability. Permission was also granted to Trainer P.Krishna to saddle EXCELLENT PHOENIX (Shahar Babu) on behalf of Trainer Akbar Malick at both Trainers risk and liability. ZINFANDELLE (Altaf Hussain) fly jumped awkwardly as the start was affected losing about 2 lengths. EXCELLENT PHOENIX (Shahar Babu) drifted wide out while negotiating the 800 metres ATC bend despite jockey’s efforts. Trainer P.Krishna deputising for trainer Akbar Malick was asked to take remedial measures before accepting with the gelding again. RUTBEDAAR (Ayaz Khan) broke a blood vessel during the above race. Trainer P.Krishna was asked to get his charge certified fit by the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Jockey P.Ajeeth Kumar the rider of CERRADO was fined a sum of Rs.1000/- for shifting in and forcing in ZINFANDELLE (Altaf Hussain) soon after the start.

Apprentice Jockey Azfar Syeed being indisposed he was permitted to be substituted by Apprentice Jockey Altaf Hussain on SMASHING APPROACH. GLORIOUS LAND (G.Naresh) stumbled passing the 300 metres and was asked to be examined the Club’s Veterinary Officer who reported that the mare had returned lame on right fore due to a sprained fetlock. Trainer J.Sebastian was asked to get his charge certified fit by the Club’s Veterinary Officer before accepting with it again. Trainer M.M.Uthaiah and Jockey K.V.Baskar were questioned regarding the running and riding of SPRIT OF ZION, trainer when questioned stated that his instructions to the jockey were to sit 4th and this being a lazy horse to ride him out, however the jockey had not done so from the 700 metres till the 400 metres. Jockey K.V.Baskar when questioned confirmed the instructions and stated that he had done his best. Not being satisfied with the explanation tendered by the Jockey he was fined a sum of Rs.2000/- for not taking a proper jump and further for not making efforts to improve position from the 700 metres till the 350 metres. Trainer M.M.Uthaiah was cautioned for the future to ensure all his charges run on merit.